XM - Recent Renewals?
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ic0517
New member
Yeah, I just renewed ... my Verizon family plan.
Seriously, with HD FM, streaming audio, and what 64G USB drives who needs it?
And then I found out the shark fin is ONLY for the XM, has nothing to do with GPS. A hole in the sheet metal for something I don't want, and, its in the way of many racks.
Somebody must be good on their knees is all I can figure.
Seriously, with HD FM, streaming audio, and what 64G USB drives who needs it?
And then I found out the shark fin is ONLY for the XM, has nothing to do with GPS. A hole in the sheet metal for something I don't want, and, its in the way of many racks.
Somebody must be good on their knees is all I can figure.
Switched to BYOD with Verizon the moment my contract was up and increased my data (they had a special) while reducing my overall monthly bill (2 lines, unlimited txt/voice, 10 GB data for $100/month). Now I simply play TuneIn Radio or Pandora.
There is a little bit of latency every once in a while, but I'm no audio freak, so plenty good for my taste/use. Verizon coverage is pretty good where I've driven across the country (UT, CO, AZ, TN, SC, KY, IN, OH) so it's worked fine for me.
I used to pay $99 (plus the taxes and fees) for 12 months.
Okki
There is a little bit of latency every once in a while, but I'm no audio freak, so plenty good for my taste/use. Verizon coverage is pretty good where I've driven across the country (UT, CO, AZ, TN, SC, KY, IN, OH) so it's worked fine for me.
I used to pay $99 (plus the taxes and fees) for 12 months.
Okki
JayceeP
New member
Consumes way too much data. I don't know about the US, but plans aren't cheap here. I couldn't get the extra data I need for what I pay to XM.
fanofheels
New member
Sirius/XM
I have a 2011 Camry that has satellite radio capabilities or use to. We renewed and did enjoy it with the exception of it cutting out when near trees that would block the signal. So anyways, the radio starting dropping the signal regardless of our location. I refreshed several times and called a few times with no change. Their solution was to send me a dash radio. Ok I agreed to try it, and what I ended up with was a radio hooked to my A/C vent with wires coming out from my dash. Oh it worked but looked like, well you can guess. So I called them and requested them to terminate my contract and to refund what money they owed me which they did. With the ability to stream from your phone to your radio, really what's the point?
I have a 2011 Camry that has satellite radio capabilities or use to. We renewed and did enjoy it with the exception of it cutting out when near trees that would block the signal. So anyways, the radio starting dropping the signal regardless of our location. I refreshed several times and called a few times with no change. Their solution was to send me a dash radio. Ok I agreed to try it, and what I ended up with was a radio hooked to my A/C vent with wires coming out from my dash. Oh it worked but looked like, well you can guess. So I called them and requested them to terminate my contract and to refund what money they owed me which they did. With the ability to stream from your phone to your radio, really what's the point?
FWIW - following the advice of others in this thread, I told them I didn't want to pay the $112 renewal rate and that others are seeing $29 for 6 months. No hesitation. He just gave it to me.
They will charge automatically at end of 6 months so threw a reminder on the calendar to do this again in December.
They will charge automatically at end of 6 months so threw a reminder on the calendar to do this again in December.
1000MPH
Senior Member
The Eastern Sierras, Mojave, Death Valley, Northern and Central Nevada: They can get pretty lonely. Listening to an SF Giant's game (or any radio) far from any cell service is worth the $5-$6/mo to me.
Tleahcim
New member
Exactly. Plus, I like the fact that you can get sports and talk radio as part of the "upgraded" package and not have to buy MLB, NFL, etc, packages separately and can listen through the app away from the car.
Friggin Idiot
Senior Member
I've get the letter about once a month, $20 for 5 months (not including taxes/royalties). It's not a bad deal but I never bite on it. Their selection of electronica is tiny, and I never was a sports or talk radio fan. So what I end up listening to are always the decade genre's 80's+. I can hear similar stuff on local radio, commercials included. With bluetooth I can hear exactly what I want when I want from my phone. I'll listen to it occasionally on the free weeks or in a rental/loaner, but I don't think you'll ever catch me paying for XM/Sirius.
what happen if you don't call and cancel? I have the 3 month free trail period that comes with the new car purchase. I don't think I am going to sign up. Will they just cancel the service? or do I have to call and listen to them telling me how awesome it is and to stay with xm, etc.....
1000MPH
Senior Member
You don't have to do anything but you will probably get mailed offers for the next 10 years or so. Still can't be as bad as ATT uverse or Charter TV, I get 3 of those a week.
1000MPH
Senior Member
Ha, just got this email. My plan ends in September but they are nice enough to tell me now that I won't get a written warning of an automatic renewal, only an email.
Thank you for being a loyal listener. At SiriusXM, we're dedicated to providing listeners like you with all the great programming you love — commercial-free music, plus exclusive entertainment, comedy, talk, news and more.
As part of our commitment to you, we provide customers like you written notifications prior to the renewal of subscriptions with terms of one year or longer. Since we have a valid email address for you, we will send you this automatic renewal notification via email, unless you request otherwise.
If you would like to change your delivery preferences for subscription notifications, please click here. When you log in to the SiriusXM Online Account Center, select the My Account Info, Communications Preferences and Auto Renewal tabs to set your preferences.
If you wish to review your account, upgrade a package, or make any other changes to your account, you can visit siriusxm.com/myaccount at any time. And as always, if you need assistance of any type with your account, or wish to cancel, you can call Listener Care at 1-866-576-1420. Please see our Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com.
Thank you for listening,
Your SiriusXM Team
Thank you for being a loyal listener. At SiriusXM, we're dedicated to providing listeners like you with all the great programming you love — commercial-free music, plus exclusive entertainment, comedy, talk, news and more.
As part of our commitment to you, we provide customers like you written notifications prior to the renewal of subscriptions with terms of one year or longer. Since we have a valid email address for you, we will send you this automatic renewal notification via email, unless you request otherwise.
If you would like to change your delivery preferences for subscription notifications, please click here. When you log in to the SiriusXM Online Account Center, select the My Account Info, Communications Preferences and Auto Renewal tabs to set your preferences.
If you wish to review your account, upgrade a package, or make any other changes to your account, you can visit siriusxm.com/myaccount at any time. And as always, if you need assistance of any type with your account, or wish to cancel, you can call Listener Care at 1-866-576-1420. Please see our Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com.
Thank you for listening,
Your SiriusXM Team
6 months for 25 is pretty sweet. I thought I "renewed" my 6 month trial for $5/month. I'm now a year into it and all you have to remember is to renew every 6 months for the (I forget the name of the basic package) and they will do it. I had to speak to someone in the retention department.
Both my runner and the wife's lexus are currently on the $5/month plan. Tell the person you speak with that they have two options,
1. Renew my XM at 5 bucks a month
2. Lose me as a Sirius customer.
nglayton
Senior Member
Some people just don't get it...
I spend as much time completely out of cell phone range as I do in cell coverage.
I wonder if there is a Pandora thread someplace we can all go bash with XM radio information...?
